Honeymoon Cruising With Mickey and Minnie

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Disney Cruise Line has been sailing the high seas since 1998 and its ships have repeatedly topped Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s “Top 100 Cruise Ships in the World” survey. The biggest and shiniest ship joined Disney’s fleet in March and the Disney Fantasy is definitely a superstar of the sea. Almost four football fields in length, the Disney Fantasy is longer than the height of the Eiffel Tower and rises 14 stories above sea level.

With the capacity for 4,000 passengers the Fantasy is currently sailing from Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries with stops in St. Maarten and St. Thomas; or Grand Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel. All sails include a day at Disney’s private Bahamian island Castaway Cay.

Here are seven reasons why we think a trip on Disney Fantasy is the perfect cruise choice for your honeymoon.

<strong>1. The Ship Is A Master Craft</strong><br />
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The Disney Fantasy is the biggest ship in Disney Cruise Line's fleet. Construction was started in 2009 and the boat was complete in February 2012. The ship measures 216 feet high but 1,115 feet long and has one of our favourite Disney characters at the stern: Dumbo.

<strong>2. The Fantasy is Incredibly Luxe</strong><br />
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You can’t help but be romanced by the Disney Fantasy and the majesty of its design with spectacular details like the lobby’s exquisite marble floors, cascading chandeliers and gold-gilded staircase. From the moment you step on the ship you will be swept away by its beauty—and that’s only the beginning of your journey.<br />

<strong>3. Beautiful Staterooms Make For A Sweet Sleep</strong><br />
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There are several categories of rooms to choose from on Disney Fantasy, all are chic, cozy and perfect for a party of two. We suggest booking a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with verandah for one of the best rooms in the house; budget permitting, splash out on a Concierge Royal Suite with verandah.

<strong>4. The Dining is World Class</strong><br />
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With six full-service restos on board, the dining options on the Disney Fantasy are incredible. The crew will ensure you experience a different dining spot each night while cruising. One of the most spectacular dining experiences you will have is at Animator’s Palate. We don’t’ want to ruin the surprises you’ll experience but let’s just say your dining room will literally come to life by the end of your meal. One restaurant you need to request a reservation on that’s not part of your cruise rotation is Palo, an adult-exclusive eatery serving delicious Northern Italian cuisine. This is definitely a honeymoon must.<br />

<strong>5. It’s FUN</strong><br />
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Isn’t that what Disney’s all about? On board The Fantasy it’s all pixie-dust, all the time. There are nightly shows (don’t miss Disney Wishes, a Fantasy exclusive), a full-size movie theatre, deck parties on the ship’s upper levels, a pirate party, fireworks (yes, deployed from the Fantasy’s top deck!) a seriously luxe spa and multiple pools. And let’s not forget our favourite Fantasy feature—the AquaDuck. This encapsulated water coaster is 765-feet long and shoots you around the length of the ship. We guarantee it’s the most fun you’ll have at sea! <br />

<strong>5. It’s A Ship With Character(s)</strong><br />
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You didn’t think for a second that Mickey, Minnie and friends wouldn’t be on board did you? During our sail, we hung out with everyone from Donald and Goofy, to Chip, Dale and Captain Jack Sparrow.<br />

<strong>6. You’ll Sail To A Private Island</strong><br />
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One of the highlights of the Fantasy’s seven-night itinerary is a stop at Disney’s private island Castaway Cay in the Bahamas. The Walt Disney Company owns the island in full and the company reportedly spent $25 million to turn the island, formerly known as Gorda Cay, into a Disney paradise. You will spend a day at Castaway Cay where you can enjoy beautiful beaches (Serenity Bay is the quiet adult-only area) snorkeling, parasailing and biking. An amazing barbeque lunch is served and there are also beach treats aplenty (we particularly loved the self-serve ice cream stations). You can even send a postcard home with a postmark from the Castaway Cay—just remember to bring change for the stamp.<br />